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barrowg



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What size?!
Hi all,
I’m currently running a set of all terrain koala 4x4 tyres on 16inch rims, but they look too small and are affecting the speedo, they’re currently 235 70 r16, on a defender 90 1990. What size should I have to fit my speedo and what size would people recommend using for the best mileage handling etc.
Tia
George
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Mdm



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what engine is in yours?
is the t box standard?

205 80 16
7.50x16
235 85 16
265 75 16

all standard lr sizes. small to tall and thin to wide.
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The size you need is either 235/85 or, possibly, 7.50 x 16 if you're using standard steel wheels.

If you're using standard LR alloys then 265/75 is also a common size.

I think the difference in mileage between the sizes would be marginal, at best. Tread pattern is likely to make more of an impact but even that won't be huge. Darren

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barrowg



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Mdm wrote:
what engine is in yours?
is the t box standard?

205 80 16
7.50x16
235 85 16
265 75 16

all standard lr sizes. small to tall and thin to wide.


I have a 1990 200tdi with the lt77 gear box if that helps?
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barrowg



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LandRoverAnorak wrote:
The size you need is either 235/85 or, possibly, 7.50 x 16 if you're using standard steel wheels.

If you're using standard LR alloys then 265/75 is also a common size.

I think the difference in mileage between the sizes would be marginal, at best. Tread pattern is likely to make more of an impact but even that won't be huge.


Looking to get alloys instead of steels so I guess it’ll be 265/75 then
Post #686131 12th Feb 2018 8:11pm
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jst



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265.75R16 or 235.85R16 for alloys on your tdi would work well. both near as the same OD, one set just 30mm wider. Cheers

James
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barrowg



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perfect thanks alot great help
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iamthehough



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ive got a similiar issue
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